After the OT win over Capitals, the Sharks are starting to believe in themselves

Sharks start to believe in themselves after OT win over Capitals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Editor’s note: Sheng Peng is a regular contributor to NBC Sports California’s Sharks coverage. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng.

WASHINGTON – The Sharks are starting to believe.

That’s the feeling you’ll get from a 2-1 overtime win against one of the best teams in the East, the Washington Capitals, who are actually No. 1 in scoring.

“It’s a huge confidence boost – not just the results but also the game we play. “We can play against any team in this league,” said reserve captain Mikael Granlund.

Tyler Toffoli and William Eklund scored a thrilling win.

If we’re honest, the Sharks were poor for much of the first half, and it was Mackenzie Blackwood’s 16 saves that gave them an unlikely 1-0 lead early in the first frame.

But San Jose found its footing and was able to withstand the onslaught and keep up with Washington. They actually outscored the Capitals 23-12 after the first period. In addition, the home team was well rested with their last game on November 30th.

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